GE Vernova · 16 hours ago
Technical Leader - LOCA& Containment
Wilmington, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$111K/yr - $213K/yr
5+ years expGE Vernova focuses on advancing nuclear safety through complex thermal-hydraulic evaluations for BWR plants worldwide. The Technical Leader will lead projects in nuclear safety analysis, particularly in areas like ECCS LOCA performance and containment response, while also mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability
No H1B
Responsibilities
Responsible for Technical Leadership on a production oriented engineering analysis team for all aspects of the engineering design process, including proposal development, budgetary estimates, schedule/resource planning, design performance & release for customer delivery
Provide Technical Leadership in the areas of Emergency Core Cooling System Loss of Coolant Accidents, Containment Response, Hydrodynamic and Pressurization Loads, Fuel Performance, with general expertise in two-phase thermal hydraulic analysis techniques
Deliver fuel projects including reload evaluation, TRACG-LOCA implementation, new fuel introduction, and safety analysis support for emergent fuel/plant issues
Perform in cross-disciplinary settings, engaged with interfacing teams responsible for mechanical design, core design, licensing, systems design, or other affiliated organizations to find optimum customer solutions
Provide technical mentoring to support LOCA and Containment Analysis staff development and knowledge management, including procedure development and adherence
Develop/deliver training course offerings in support of external commercial requests, as well as for internal audiences for knowledge capture and transfer
Provide interface for Regulatory activities as it relates to sustaining Design Certification Documents, 10 CFR 50.46 reporting, and related Licensing support to GE-Hitachi, GE Affiliates and Licensees
Identify and manage technical risk and assist in developing workable plans for engineering deliverables. Manage project work schedules and priorities
Perform technical evaluations of work performed
Ensure work is in compliance with NRC regulated policies and procedures, as well as Quality Assurance standards
Interface with internal and external customers on technical issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar) from an accredited college or university
Background in power plant or process plant thermal hydraulics
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Nuclear Industry in BWR or PWR safety analysis
Responsible for Technical Leadership on a production oriented engineering analysis team for all aspects of the engineering design process, including proposal development, budgetary estimates, schedule/resource planning, design performance & release for customer delivery
Provide Technical Leadership in the areas of Emergency Core Cooling System Loss of Coolant Accidents, Containment Response, Hydrodynamic and Pressurization Loads, Fuel Performance, with general expertise in two-phase thermal hydraulic analysis techniques
Deliver fuel projects including reload evaluation, TRACG-LOCA implementation, new fuel introduction, and safety analysis support for emergent fuel/plant issues
Perform in cross-disciplinary settings, engaged with interfacing teams responsible for mechanical design, core design, licensing, systems design, or other affiliated organizations to find optimum customer solutions
Provide technical mentoring to support LOCA and Containment Analysis staff development and knowledge management, including procedure development and adherence
Develop/deliver training course offerings in support of external commercial requests, as well as for internal audiences for knowledge capture and transfer
Provide interface for Regulatory activities as it relates to sustaining Design Certification Documents, 10 CFR 50.46 reporting, and related Licensing support to GE-Hitachi, GE Affiliates and Licensees
Identify and manage technical risk and assist in developing workable plans for engineering deliverables. Manage project work schedules and priorities
Perform technical evaluations of work performed
Ensure work is in compliance with NRC regulated policies and procedures, as well as Quality Assurance standards
Interface with internal and external customers on technical issues
Preferred
Experience in ECCS LOCA, Containment, HELB, Fire Safe Shutdown, Annulus Pressurization Loads, and Reactor Internals Pressure Difference analyses
Previous technical leadership experience or ownership in key technical areas
M.S. Degree or Ph.D. in Engineering Discipline with experience in thermal hydraulic modeling as applied to nuclear reactor systems
Extensive experience with BWRs, ABWR and ESBWR technology
Experience in BWR ECCS LOCA analysis to support applicable regulatory requirements
Excellent writing and verbal communications skills
Experience with T/H systems codes such as TRACG, TRACE, RELAP, or RETRAN
Experience in Best Estimate methodology development (e.g., TRACG LOCA /Containment)
Experience with Best Estimate and CSAU applications
Knowledge of reactor licensing requirements; Experience with 10 CFR 50.46
Experience with programming (C#, FORTRAN, PYTHON)
Demonstrated high energy and the ability to energize others
Ability to make decisions with speed and accuracy based on the best available information
Team Player, building connections with the team through personal involvement and trust
Seek simple solutions to complex problems
Detail oriented and accountable for completion of work and assignments
Clearly and confidently communicates based on deep understanding
Legacy of delivering on commitments; tenacious, with a proven track record of overcoming obstacles. Ability to achieve stretch targets
Strong external focus; demonstrated understanding of nuclear and/or energy industry
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug coverage
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Company
GE Vernova
GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.68MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityARPA-E
2024-12-03Grant· $2.99M
2024-12-03Grant· $1.99M
2024-11-18Grant· $2.7M
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Scott Reese
President and CEO, GE Digital
Scott Strazik
Chief Executive Officer
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